Delhi to Conduct Five Cloud-Seeding Trials with IIT-Kanpur's Expertise
In a decisive step towards mitigating air pollution, the Delhi Cabinet has approved a ₹3.21 crore project to conduct five cloud-seeding trials across the National Capital Region (NCR). The initiative, led by the Delhi Environment Department in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, seeks to explore artificial rainmaking as a contingency solution during periods of severe air pollution.
On May 8, 2025, the Delhi Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, greenlit a pilot project involving five cloud-seeding experiments in NCR. The first trial is expected to take place by June 2025, following mandatory approvals from 13 inter-ministerial and inter-agency bodies.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Delhi to Conduct Five Cloud-Seeding Trials with IIT-Kanpur’s Expertise |
Project Name | Cloud-Seeding Trials in NCR |
Approved By | Delhi Cabinet |
Total Cost | ₹3.21 crore |
Implementing Agency | IIT Kanpur |
Area of First Trial | 100 sq km, Delhi periphery |
Trial Count | 5 |
Timeline | May–June 2025 |
Monitoring | AI-based surveillance at pollution hotspots |
Key Objective | Reduce air pollution via induced rainfall |
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